| Event Name | Joint International Symposium for The 1st Lee Kun-hee International Symposium for Infectious Diseases Research (LISID) and the 3rd Infectious Disease Research Institute Cooperation (IDRIC) |
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| Event Theme | Day 1(7. 3) The 1st Lee Kun-hee International Symposium for Infectious Diseases Research (LISID) Innovative enhancement of infectious disease research capacity at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases and the National Medical Center of the Republic of Korea. Day 2(7.4) The 3rd Infectious Disease Research Institute Cooperation (IDRIC) Enhancing vaccine, therapeutic development and research cooperation for future pandemic preparedness. |
| Date | July 3 ~ July 4, 2025 |
| Venue | Seoul Dragon City(Halla Room, 3rd Floor), Republic of Korea |
| Participants | Internal and External experts and parties specialized in Infectious Diseases and International Cooperation |
| Event Format | Hybrid Conference (in-person and online), with Live Streaming. |
| Organizer | National Institute of Infectious Diseases, NIH, KDCA National Medical Center |
Previous Event
2024
24th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in the Pacific Rim and the 2nd International Symposium for Infectious Disease Research Institutes Cooperation (IDRIC)
As part of the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Science Program (USJCMSP, 1965~), this is an international academic conference that highlights key health issues in the Asia-Pacific region, such as emerging infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance. It is held annually, rotating hosting among different countries in the region.
2023
1st International Symposium for Infectious Disease Research Institutes Cooperation (IDRIC)
○ Date and Venue: February 22-23, 2023/ The Maison Glad Jeju (Online and Offline)
○ Format of the Event
- Day 1 : Symposium Between Kor-US (Online and Offline)
- Day 2 : Symposium Between Singapore and Denmark (Online and Offline)
- Business one-on-one meeting : Two-day event
Introduction of the Council of Infectious Disease Research Institutions
○ (Background) Enhancing international cooperation and hub role at the national level through the establishment of a collaborative system among domestic and international research institutions with the Korea National Institute of Infectious Diseases at the center.
○ (Purpose) Strengthening performance-oriented research collaboration among relevant research institutions, which are taken the lead by National responsible agencies such as the Korea National Institute of Infectious Disease(Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency).
○ (Composition) Formation of working committee involving the general committee of national research institutes that carry out R&D of infectious diseases such as the Korea National Institute of Infectious Diseases, working-level officials, project teams and infrastructure agencies.
